Today, I was being interviewed for an amazing job when I was asked what animal I would describe myself as. Trying to be prompt, I picked the first thing that came to me. I responded with, "I'd be a turtle because I'm really slow sometimes." FML
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Today, I went to a job interview and had a brilliant answer prepared for a common job interview question, but as soon as the interviewer asked what my main qualities were, my mind went blank and I blurted out, "I like turtles." FML
Today, during a job interview, I was asked to describe myself in three words. My mind went blank, so I panicked and blurted out, “Hungry, sleepy and… flexible?” The interviewer raised an eyebrow and said, “That's not the worst answer I've ever gotten but… come on.” I didn’t get the job. FML
Today, I had a job interview where I was asked, "Who is your best friend?" I replied truthfully, "My cat", only to then be asked what my cat would describe as my best qualities, which didn't go far beyond, "Remembering to feed him". They weren't impressed. FML
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Today, I was talking to my boss about dogs and cats. I'm a dog person; he's a cat person. He told me that he likes cats better, because they are laid back and don't do anything all day. Before I could stop myself, I blurted out, "Just like you?" FML
Today, during a job interview, the interviewer asked me to “describe a time I overcame a challenge.” My mind went blank. After 10 seconds of silence, I blurted out, “Once, I tried to cancel my gym membership.” FML
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Today, I had a job interview that I really wanted to nail. Everything was great until the interviewer asked me why I left my last job. I meant to say, "I felt it was time for a new challenge," but instead I said, "I felt tired of pretending to care." The look on their face was priceless. Needless to say, but I don't think I'll get the job. FML
Today, during a job interview, I spent an eternity telling them everything about my experience, my character, my passions, and my previous jobs. Next thing I know, the recruiter said, “Now let’s get to the part where you tell us something about yourself!” FML
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UsernameHere234 13
Always, ALWAYS go with tiger.
JustAGirlOnFML 11
I would have gone with panda, so that they know you're not racist.
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Comments (88)
heyitsvanessaa 9
Am I the only one wondering what job OP got interviewed for? I mean what kind of an 'amazing job' asks such an irrelevant question?
iLike2Teabag 27
It's actually a pretty common question for interviews. It's a way to tell your interviewer your skills and abilities and be humble about it at the same time.
xStaciexLynnx 15
It's also a way to throw people off a little and make them think and focus instead of the same basic interview questions. The way someone reacts to something out of the ordinary can be very important to employers.
vettle 6
Yeah no doubt. Never been asked such a silly question.
PeriodCrampsSuck 6
Hurry hurry has no blessing.
node_fml 5
I'd go with mythological and say a dragon. Are you mentally slow or physically slow op?
DoubleBlumpkin 4
Says the guy who wouldn't get the job after talking about dragons...
node_fml 5
Well I'd only start with dragons I'd move on to unicorns, and pony's and MySpace.
lexieB2014 19
I like turtles :/
Wizardo 33
Should have chosen the majestic Llama OP, Llamas are badass.
Epikouros 31
So you want to be treated like a pack animal and spit In their face?
miss_madison 10
Says the muddy pig.
satanisthesavior 21
I would have said human. Humans, being living creatures, are considered animals and are therefore a valid answer to this question. If they specified 'besides humans' then I'd go with a bull.
BellaFurfaro 12
Did you mean, slow as in your pace, or slow as in your mind?
ilmanator 7
Why not both? *Mexican music*
EpicSquishii 21
A spider! Meticulous, patient, and hard-working. Paying exceptional attention to detail, and no qualms about completing tasks on your own :)
Epikouros 31
Good answer, but they're going to put dead flies in your lunch.
danaharrison 5
A spider is not an animal.
cmayer 20
What the **** kind of school did you go to??
alycion 38
I was so happy when many websites started putting up these kinds of stupid questions that can come up in interviews. It's too easy to get thrown off guard by them. Before an interview, I usually make notes on pints I'd like to hit on. I've started including answers to these questions as well.
Epikouros 31
I'd recommend not mentioning pints during a job interview. Unless you want to be a bartender.
starw0lf 31
Turtles wasn't a good answer for a job interview because they likely expect high production. Saying "I'm really slow sometimes", was probably the nails in the coffin for this job interview. Live and learn.
picante72 24
#27 *SLAP* You obviously deserved that for stating the obvious so obviously. Down vote.
pheebs314 17
Pot? Meet kettle.